3. A male animal of the family Canidae, especially of a fox or a domesticated breed. 4. Any of various other animals, such as the prairie dog. The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2007, 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights...
“Collies are generally a healthy breed and typically hardy, with a life span between 10 and 14 years, or an average of about 12 years,” says Klein. Special Considerations for Collies Some breeders are working to better manage genetic conditions in collies by carefully selecting dogs for bree...
The Siberian Husky is an immensely popular medium-sized dog with an ancient lineage that dates back 4,000 years or more. While everyone knows that they come from Siberia, what is not commonly known is that the breed we know today was developed over hundreds of generations by the indigenous ...
Excellent Health: This breed suffers from few inherited conditions. Needs Lots of Activity: Owners should expect to spend a lot of time with this dog. Its energy levels are very high. Size and Weight The Icelandic Sheepdog is a small to medium-sized breed with an athletic frame. Weight (Ma...
Service dogs must be friendly and okay with people around them, but not so friendly that they seek out constant attention and get distracted from their important job to support their owner. When it comes to breed for friendliness and calmness, look at the following breeds: Cavalier King Charles...
A mini labradoodle is a designer dog breed created by crossing a standard labrador retriever with a miniature poodle. Although labradoodles can come in many sizes, mini labradoodles are popular because of their small size and sweet demeanor. A full-grown mini labradoodle generally weighs no more...
If you're a music lover, a pack of the breed is even better! Why? Well when one dog starts its distinctive howl, other new Guinea singing dogs will join in. It's known as a "Chorus Howling." We want front-row seats! Basset Hound Basset Hounds' most recognizable feature has to be...
For toy and small breeds, offer about 2 to 3 mls every 30 to 60 minutes For medium and large breed dogs, you can start with ⅛ cup to ¼ cup every 30 to 60 minutesDiscontinue if your dog starts vomiting, and contact your veterinarian....
Here’s a recent email exchange with my client, Elizabeth, who has a 4-5 month old large mix breed dog, Big Mac. BETH’S EMAIL: Well, I taught him….Inside voice….and he acts like he is going to bark but doesn’t make a sound……Now he just sits and looks at me and gives...
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